Oregon Unemployment Insurance

Am I Eligible?

You must

• Work less than 40 hours a week and earn less than your weekly benefit amount.
• Have worked in Oregon during the past 12 to 18 months.
• Have worked a minimum amount of hours or earned a minimum amount of wages, according to Oregon guidelines.
• Be able to work, available for work, and actively seeking work each week you collect benefits.

What do I need to file my claim?

• Your name, Social Security number, birthdate and contact information
• If you are not a U.S. citizen or a COFA Islander, you can use your USCIS number, A-number or I-94 number
• Your bank account number and routing number
• Your complete work history for the past 18 months, including: name(s), address(es), phone number(s) and your employment period for each employer

How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits? 

File online

• Go to the official website and log in to the Online Claim System to file
• Available seven days a week, except from 12:30 AM to 2:30 AM.

File by phone

• Call the Unemployment Insurance Contact Center: TOLL FREE (877) 345-3484
• Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

File with Form 115 through fax

• Check out the Form in English, Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese.
• Fax: (866) 345-1878

For more information, read the UI Claimant Handbook to know more about how to file for a claim in Oregon.